Kota Kinabalu: Nineteen out of 21 assemblymen who boycotted the Special Sitting of the State Legislative Assembly on Monday took their oath of office, Tuesday.The two who were absent and may lose their seats if they fail to show up for at least three sittings were Apas Assemblyman Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan who is said to be abroad to perform umrah and Tan Sri Musa Aman, who is Sungai Sibuga assemblyman, and was reportedly also abroad for medical treatment.

The 19 assemblymen are those who won the recent 14th general election under the Barisan Nasional ticket from Umno (9), Parti Bersatu Sabah (6), Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (1) and United Pasokmomogun Kadazandusun Organisation (1). Also taking the oath were two assemblymen from Parti Solidariti Tanahairku (Star).

They took their oath before State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Syed Abas Syed Ali in the Speaker's Chambers.